I'm going to try something a lil' different with my blog this time around, instead of writing words upon words about every detail of my Adventure, I've decided to do bullet highlights of info, tips and such.

This was our first time flying on Emirates Airways from LAX to DUB. 2 and 1/2 days... Best airline I have ever flown on. They upgraded us to business class for a 1-1/2 hr segment. AMAZING. You are handed fresh towels pre-takeoff. The food is award winning. Spacious. Free booze. Be sure to join their frequent flyer program. The Dubai Airport is gorgeous.

- Passports/Visas : We bought ours online at these 2 sites. One was 20.00 and the other is a middle man of sorts 39.99. Bring a copy, just incase.

VISAA free 30-day visa is issued on arrival for all nationalities. Guests must present a valid passport, a ticket to continue the journey out of Maldives and the W Retreat & Spa – Maldives confirmation of reservation.CUSTOMSThe following items are prohibited in the Maldives and will be retained at the customs service upon arrival: Religious materials offensive to Islam, idols (for worship), pornographic material, narcotics and psychotropic substances, arms, alcohol and spirits, pork and its by-products, dogs and dangerous animals.

Landing in Male' W Airport Lounge

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE RESORTThere is a mandatory seaplane transfer for all arrivals. The cost for the combined roundtrip transfer is US$393 per person. Seaplanes operate daily from 06.00 AM to 04.00 PM. Total journey time is approximately 45 minutes from/to the resort. Arrival flight information is required so that the resort can make reservations with the seaplane company. Baggage allowance is 25kgs per person.For guests arriving or departing between 4:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to unavailability of seaplane, the resort can arrange an alternative mode of transportation from/to airport (MLE) via speedboat. Total journey time is approximately 2 hours (depending on sea condition). The speedboat can take up to a maximum of 12 guests per boat including luggage. The timing & pricing of the speedboat transfer is as follow: From W to Airport (MLE) at 07:00PM and From Airport (MLE) to W at 11:00PM. US$250++ per person per way (subject to 10% service charge & 6% GST). Click here to read the T&C.